When Dreams Become Reality
I remember the 1st architectural project that I did when I started working as a graduate architect after finishing my bachelor degree. It is a 3 storey building with shoplots at the ground floor and offices at 2nd & 3rd floor. I only did the design of the building & it was passed later on to another architect to handle & complete the project. So, today I decided to take a visit to the site located at Grace Ville, Kota Kinabalu to have a sightseeing of the building that I did a couple years ago.
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I was a little bit disappointed with the building that was built as it did not match with the design that I have proposed. Maybe because of budget constrain, they completely changed the design. The facade that I have proposed have brick copings at the front & there is a cornered glass curtain wall at the side front of the building but on site doesn't have any of that. Also, the roof is a single pitch cantilevered about 3 meters with steel supports but on site they changed it to a standard pitch roof.
Actually, there is an existing building before that has been demolished due to exchange of ownership & the owner who bought that building wants to incorporate a new looks to the building. Below are some photos of the building before it was being renovated completely.
DESIGN PROCESS
The floor plans of the 3-storey shoplots & office.
Ground Floor
1st Floor
2nd Floor
In addition, I have several options that I have design before the final end results.
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
OPTION 3
FINAL
*All of the above are used using Autodesk Revit
In conclusion, I am pretty much satisfied because the project is well executed & pretty much finished. My study in architecture field all this time is not a waste after all because I have made a contribution in building a place for the community at my hometown. Sometimes what we are proposing doesn't actually end up as it looks like. The outcome will differ from what we have because of several factors such as time, people & money. Besides, design stage is a process to improve ourselves & to gain more experience in the related field. So, what do you think, is my design much better or the building that has been built on site?
Leave comments down below if you have any thoughts.
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good share bro. I like the 2nd option 😁
tq bro.. that option my boss said ridiculous design.. haha
Indeed! It's always satisfying to see what was conceptualized and drawn, come to life in reality! But like you said, it's unfortunate that it turned out differently. One feature that I'll say is a plus point for your design, is the roof with a much deeper overhang. Tropical climate demands such roof design and yours fits the context well. Keep it up though, working in this field for some time now, money sometimes gets the better hand, but don't give up! Looking forward to read more!
I appreciate that you agree with me.. I'm still new in this field.. maybe u can teach me master..hehe..its always about the money..will keep posting more about architecture..thank you!
No lah, I've still a lot to learn! Haha. But like @cklai mentioned, to optimize the most within a said budget. Limitations bring out the best innovations!
Yeah man.. that is the challenges that we face..
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Wah, not bad what. Already have something there. The design will always change until the end and even for us Architect, can’t anticipate what will happen at the end of the day until the building is fully constructed. That’s how it is for now, unless we have robots help us to build. Then, perhaps we need to confirm design before press the proceed button. Great one and love your design, modern and yet with good climatic consideration.
Design will never satisfied everyone.. actually, now there is a technology where a robot can print concrete formwork to build your house in just 1 day..hehe..ya I totally agree with you.. thank you!
No prob bro! Architecture is a long long road.
The 2nd option is nice. It shows the minimalist side of it.
Thank you for sharing @rz19.
Cheers
Great! My approach is also into minimalist.. thank you & your welcome!
Excellent. Maybe you can design my house in the future? Hahaha
How much do you charge to design a house. Let say an elevated 1 storey house with 6 rooms and 4 bathrooms.
Thanks😁
Haha can bah if u.. about 50 steem dollar only..haha.. just let me know.. :)
Really? Cool. Will let you know the moment I got a green light. Hahaha
Ok man.. keep in touch.. cheers
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@rz19, i feel you. Most probably is due to budget constraint that limit a how building should be build. But as an architect or consultant, we must decide the optimal method based on their budget.
Yes you are exactly right! Yeah our responsiblity is to consult the best method for client..